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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.38, 1,323.54 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.38, 1,323.54 and 266.11 is: 399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.38 : 1,323.54 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.38/1,323.54 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.38x = 1,323.54 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.38x = 352,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,203.92/882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.15

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